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Snow is Here, Get Your Gear: Ski and Snowboard Shops in Nagoya

Nov 30, 2021 By Bert Wishart

As an avid cyclist who rides daily for their commute, I tend to fear the winter months. Nothing does for...[ Click to read more ]

Gorging on Gifu Grub

Nov 30, 2021 By Bert Wishart

Aichi Prefecture - and Nagoya in particular - has some of the best of Japanese cuisine. From its miso katsu...[ Click to read more ]

Falling for Shukkeien Garden: Autumn in Hiroshima City

Nov 30, 2021 By Michael Stigall

If you haven’t been to Shukkeien Garden in central Hiroshima City, now is your best chance. Although beautiful in any...[ Click to read more ]

Hiroshima From a New Perspective: The Orizuru Tower

Nov 30, 2021 By Michael Stigall

Tokyo has Tokyo Tower and the popular Skytree, Osaka has the Umeda Sky Building but what about Hiroshima? Where can you...[ Click to read more ]

Daisho-In Temple: The Alternative to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima

Nov 29, 2021 By Michael Stigall

While it may not be as famous or frequently photographed as Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-In Temple on Miyajima is just as...[ Click to read more ]

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Holiday Dining Options in Tokyo 2021

Nov 28, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

Tokyo IS good food.  In my opinion, the food in Tokyo is the best part of Tokyo!  You can get...[ Click to read more ]

American Style BBQ Restaurants in Tokyo

Nov 23, 2021 By Ray Proper

In the United States, BBQ is cooking meat for long periods at low temperatures with smoke from a wood fire. ...[ Click to read more ]

What is Kawaii Culture?

Nov 16, 2021 By Justin Hanus

“Kawaii” simply means “cute,” but a whole subculture has sprung up around the phenomenon that’s much more fascinating than it...[ Click to read more ]

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Travel to a Relaxing Hot Spring Resort… Without the Travel!

Nov 14, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

It's no secret that Japan is one of the most seismically active places on Earth. But this is also a...[ Click to read more ]